Police: Mystery liquid posed no threat at high school

PELHAM, N.H. -- A bottle containing a mysterious liquid brought into the Pelham High School by a student forced an early dismissal Tuesday.

After the evacuation, air quality tests throughout the school determined that the substance posed no threat, according to a press release from the Pelham Police Department.

Pelham police Lt. Anne Perriello said the intent of the student bringing the material to the school remains under investigation. She did not reveal the name of the student, only identifying him as male.

"It is under investigation, so if something criminal does come out of it then we would pursue charges, and if nothing criminal comes out of the investigation then it would be documented as such," Perriello said.

What the liquid is also remains under investigation.

The mystery fluid was made known to the school resource officer at approximately 11:25 a.m., according to the release. Dismissal procedures were put into place, which included students evacuated to the elementary school's gym, according to a statement on the Pelham School District Facebook page. Students were bused home from that location.

The Pelham Fire Department was called to the high school to check the air quality. The tests that came back negative, according to the release.

The staff was allowed back into the building and scheduled activities resumed for the remainder of the day.

For students who wish to pick up their materials for the holiday weekend, the school will be open from 9 a.

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